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Chapter I
_Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell! But it can't be! It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!" "A man!" Knapp, the cashier, echoed.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “_Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “_Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!”
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “_Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
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From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
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From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it can't be!
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it can't be!
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From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
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From this reading But it can't be!
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From this reading Knapp, the cashier, echoed.
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading Knapp, the cashier, echoed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it can't be!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
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From this reading Knapp, the cashier, echoed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It isn't possib--" His voice cracked, split on the word, and the rest came in an agonized squeak, "A man can't just vanish into thin air!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ On the blank silence that followed my last words, there in the big, dignified room with its Circassian walnut and sound-softening rugs, Dykeman, the oldest director, squalled out as though he had been bitten, "All there is to tell!
